American Violence

A psychologist who studies the origins of violent behavior interviews a man sentenced to death. As Dr. Amanda Tyler analyzes the inmate, Jackson Shea, she must decide if he should be granted a stay of execution. The narrative focuses on the tension of their conversation and the determination of whether the prisoner deserves his punishment.

This 2017 crime drama was directed by Timothy Woodward Jr., who also served as a producer. It is one of several films he directed that year, appearing in a chronological sequence between Hickok and Gangster Land. The movie features a cast including Denise Richards as the psychologist, Kaiwi Lyman as the inmate, and Bruce Dern. Other credited performers include Columbus Short, Michael Paré, and Rob Gronkowski, with a total of 25 cast members credited.

The film was produced in the United States by BondIt and Status Media & Entertainment. With a runtime of 107 minutes, it has received a mixed response from viewers, holding a rating of 4.4/10 on TMDB based on 47 votes.